The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo State is in mourning following the assassination of its Registrar, Mr. Ezekiel Imole Adeniran. His lifeless body was discovered in his residence in Ondo town on Thursday morning, July 17, 2025. According to the Ondo State Police Command, preliminary investigations indicate that two unidentified individuals reportedly emerged…
A high-stakes meeting between the Ogun State Government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, and leaders of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ogun State has ended without a breakthrough. The meeting, which was held to discuss the ongoing industrial action by workers in the…
A dramatic scene erupted at the Akure Customary Court in Ondo State when Mrs. Folakemi Adebayo accused her ex-husband, Emmanuel Oyebanji, and the lawyer who handled their divorce case of betrayal. The court session took a tense turn when Folakemi, visibly emotional, stormed into the courtroom in tears, alleging that Emmanuel had secretly married the…
In a significant development, Olor’ogun Dr. Sonny Folorunsho Kuku, the current Regent of Awujale, has been officially appointed to serve as the Acting Awujale of Akile Ijebu Land. This appointment will remain in effect until a new Awujale is elected and crowned. The news has been met with widespread congratulations from sons and daughters of…
It was a day of speeches and celebration as 44 retired Heads of Local Government Administration (HOLGAs) were honored at an event organized by the Body of Serving HOLGAs in recognition of their invaluable contributions to grassroots governance in Ogun State. In her opening remarks, the Chairman of the occasion and Chairman of the Ogun…
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Ogun State has directed all Local Government staff in the State to comply with the ongoing strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The directive was issued by the NULGE State President, Comrade Adebayo Adefesobi Oluomo, following a meeting with Union members. According to Comrade…
In a dramatic escalation of their longstanding dispute with the State Government, Civil and Public Servants in Ogun State have commenced an indefinite strike over the non-remittance of contributory pension funds. The strike, which takes effect from 12 Midnight Tuesday, July 15, 2025, is expected to bring the State’s activities to a grinding halt. According…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. According to a statement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the declaration of the public holiday as part of the seven-day National mourning period to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a seven-day mourning period in honor of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. According to a statement by the President’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu directed that all National Flags fly at half-mast across the Country for seven…
In a shocking development, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has joined his ancestors at the age of 91. The revered monarch, who reigned for over 64 years, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. According to sources close to the palace, Oba Adetona’s death occurred just hours after the passing of former…
